Marco Simoncelli’s father Paolo has requested that a ‘minute of noise’ is held during this weekend’s Valencia Grand Prix in memory of his son, rather than the traditional minute’s silence.
Simoncelli died when he crashed on lap two of the Malaysian Grand Prix and was struck by the following bikes of Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi. His funeral took place in Coriano last Thursday.
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Harley-Davidson has issued a massive recall with the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) all because of a faulty rear brake light switch. Affecting 250,757 units in all, the recall is for certain 2009-2012 Harley Davidson Touring, CVO Touring, and Trike motorcycles (full list after the jump). Because of excessive heat caused by the exhaust system, the rear brake light switch on these motorcycles might not activate when the brakes are engaged, or conversely may activate when no braking is occurring.
Harley-Davidson is also disclosing  … More
As a life-long motorcycle enthusiast, I didn’t know what to think when I was first asked whether I would like to test a large displacement scooter. Ultimately, I tested several, including the Honda Siver Wing, as well as both Suzuki Burgmans (the 650 and the 400). I even tested (along with Barry Winfield) the 3-wheeled Piaggio MP3 500ie. I enjoyed riding them all. So much so, I even considered purchasing a Burgman 400 for short trips . A combination of features impressed me, including  … More